Top Movies & TV Shows Similar to The Long Song List

  • 12 Years a Slave - Both deal with themes of slavery and the struggles for freedom.
  • Roots - A historical miniseries that explores the legacy of slavery and its impact on generations.
  • The Secret Life of Bees - Both films explore the lives of black women in a historical setting with themes of familial bonds.
  • Beloved - Focuses on the haunting legacy of slavery and showcases strong female characters.
  • The Help - Explores racial tensions and the lives of black women in the South during a past era.
  • The Color Purple - Centers on the struggles of African American women in the early 20th century.
  • The Underground Railroad - A historical drama that addresses the horrors of slavery and follows the journey to freedom.
  • Amistad - Focuses on a historical slave uprising and the legal battle for freedom.
  • Glory - A portrayal of the African American experience during the Civil War, touching on themes of bravery and sacrifice.
  • Amazing Grace - The story of William Wilberforce and the abolition of the slave trade in Britain.
  • Gone with the Wind - Set in a similar historical context, examining life in the South during and after the Civil War.
  • Django Unchained - A stylized take on slavery and revenge, emphasizing the fight for freedom.
  • The Butler - Follows a man who served in the White House over several decades, encompassing historical events that affect African Americans.
  • Fences - Explores race relations and the challenges faced by African Americans in the 1950s.
  • Mudbound - Set during World War II, it highlights racial tensions and social issues in a historical context.
  • When They See Us - A miniseries that explores themes of injustice and racial tensions within the U.S.
  • Self Made: Inspired by the Life of Madam C.J. Walker - Tells the story of a black woman entrepreneur in a historical context.
  • The Pursuit of Happyness - A story about overcoming adversity, focusing on a father-son relationship against societal challenges.
  • The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks - Based on a true story, it highlights ethical issues and racial tensions in medical history.
  • Queen Sugar - Explores issues of race, family, and social justice in contemporary settings.
  • Just Mercy - Focuses on the fight for justice and explores racial injustice in the legal system.
  • The Slave - Explores the harrowing experiences of a slave woman and her journey.
  • A United Kingdom - A historical drama that touches upon colonialism and racial issues.
  • The Nightingale - Centers on survival and resilience amidst historical hardships.
  • Beauty - Explores the life of a black woman dealing with the struggles of identity and societal expectations.
  • A Raisin in the Sun - Explores dreams, aspirations, and racial struggles facing a black family in America.
  • Americanah - Deals with themes of race and identity, following a Nigerian woman in America.
  • The Last Black Man in San Francisco - Addresses gentrification and the experiences of black identity in urban America.
  • In the Heat of the Night - Tackles racial prejudice and tensions in a Southern town.
  • The Good Lord Bird - A historical drama that follows the story of abolitionist John Brown and discusses race and freedom.
  • The Hate U Give - Focuses on the impact of racism and police brutality through the eyes of a young black woman.
  • The Wire - Explores systemic issues related to race and class within urban America.
  • The Last Ship - Develops themes of survival, leadership, and resilience in challenging circumstances.
  • The Road - Examines the themes of survival and human endurance in the face of despair.
  • This Is Us - Explores family dynamics, history, and the impact of past experiences on present lives.
  • The Grapes of Wrath - Deals with themes of hardship and resilience during the Great Depression.
  • Twelve Years a Slave: An Oral History - A documentary exploring the history and impact of slavery.
  • They Both Die at the End - Explores friendship and human connection in a time of adversity.

Last updated: 2024-10-04 10:10:54

# Name Year Country Genres IMDb Votes IMDb Rating Type Status CBFC
1 2013 United States of America 747033 8.1 Movie Released
2
Roots
Roots
90 min
SS 1 EP 8
1977 19100 8.4 Serie Ended NR
3 2008 United States of America 28197 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
4
Beloved
Beloved
172 min
1998 United States of America 9636 6 Movie Released R
5
The Help
The Help
146 min
2011 India 498104 8.1 Movie Released
6 1985 United States of America 98350 7.7 Movie Released
7
The Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad
58 min
SS 1 EP 10
2021 United States of America 8668 7.4 Serie Ended TV-MA
8
Amistad
Amistad
155 min
1997 United States of America 83513 7.3 Movie Released
9
Glory
Glory
122 min
1989 United States of America 145912 7.8 Movie Released R
10
Amazing Grace
Amazing Grace
117 min
2006 United States of America 25819 7.4 Movie Released PG
11 1939 United States of America 337163 8.2 Movie Released G
12 2012 United States of America 1718800 8.5 Movie Released R
13
The Butler
The Butler
132 min
2013 United States of America 120207 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
14
Fences
Fences
139 min
2016 Canada 119144 7.2 Movie Released PG-13
15
Mudbound
Mudbound
135 min
2017 United States of America 54952 7.4 Movie Released R
16
When They See Us
When They See Us
75 min
SS 1 EP 4
2019 United States of America 140834 8.8 Serie Ended TV-MA
17 2020 United States of America 13878 7.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
18 2006 United States of America 568904 8 Movie Released PG-13
19 2017 United States of America 4040 6.4 Movie Released
20
Queen Sugar
Queen Sugar
60 min
SS 7 EP 88
2016 United States of America 5841 7.8 Serie Ended TV-14
21
Just Mercy
Just Mercy
137 min
2019 United States of America 76680 7.6 Movie Released
22
The Slave
The Slave
100 min
1962 Italy 614 5.9 Movie Released
23 2016 Czech Republic 17069 6.9 Movie Released
24
The Nightingale
The Nightingale
136 min
2018 Australia 36559 7.3 Movie Released
25
Beauty
Beauty
101 min
2011 France 2021 6.3 Movie Released
26 1961 United States of America 9781 8 Movie Released
27 2019 United States of America 22135 7.3 Movie Released
28 1967 United States of America 84345 7.9 Movie Released PG-13
29
The Good Lord Bird
The Good Lord Bird
45 min
SS 1 EP 7
2020 United States of America 7539 7.6 Serie Ended TV-MA
30
The Hate U Give
The Hate U Give
133 min
2018 United States of America 40892 7.5 Movie Released
31
The Wire
The Wire
60 min
SS 5 EP 60
2002 United States of America 384058 9.3 Serie Ended TV-MA
32
The Last Ship
The Last Ship
41 min
SS 5 EP 56
2014 United States of America 64585 7.4 Serie Ended TV-14
33
The Road
The Road
111 min
2009 United States of America 256876 7.2 Movie Released
34
This Is Us
This Is Us
43 min
SS 6 EP 105
2016 United States of America 161542 8.7 Serie Ended TV-14
35 1940 United States of America 100940 8.1 Movie Released NR
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